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[attachment=121]I just took my Mastiff puppy to the vet because I noted a bare spot under his jaw line and the top of his paw. My vet said it was due to mites and all dogs inherit them from their mother, except sometimes the immune system weakens and then they appear. Has anyone else had problems with this? I'm worried and don't want my dog to go bald. The vet said it occurs mostly in puppies and with medicine goes away.

Your vet is correct puppys do inherit mites from their mother. I have not had this problem with my mastiff but I have seen it on other dogs. Here is a website with some info for you. http://www.dog-health-guide.org/signsofdogmange.html

I hope you little guy gets better soon!